The Chinese Elm cultivar ''Ulmus parvifolia'' 'Drake' was marketed by the Monrovia Nursery of Azusa, California from 1952 to 1953.

Description

The tree has upright, spreading branches bearing dark-green leaves. 'Drake' is also distinguished by having a bark that begins exfoliating at a relatively young ag

Pests and diseases

The species and its cultivars are highly resistant, but not immune, to Dutch elm disease, and unaffected by the Elm Leaf Beetle '' Xanthogaleruca luteola''.

Cultivation

'Drake' became the most popular form of ''U. parvifolia'' planted in the southern and western states of the United States.Dirr, M. A. (2002). ''Dirr's Trees and Shrubs for Warm Climates'', Timber Press, Portland, Oregon, USA. One specimen is known to have been introduced to Europe.

Synonymy

* ''Ulmus'' 'Brea': Keeline-Wilcox Nursery, Brea, California, Cat. Winter 1952.

Accessions

;North America * U S National Arboretumbr>
Washington, D.C., United States. Acc. no. 36533 ;Europe *Grange Farm Arboretum,

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Nurseries

North America

(Widely available)

References

External links

''Ulmus parvifolia'' cultivar list.

'Drake' Chinese Elm
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